Antivibration technology this dampening system greatly reduced the stress on the operator and made long term use of a. A new electric chainsaw for cutting to length is the first that can be operated by just one person. Husqvarna model year identification started by ahlkey on chainsaws. Before you start up your stihl, make sure youre familiar with the equipments safety and operating information. A history is a book that will captivate all gadget fanciers, even if theyve never had a chainsaw in their hands. From this alltime low in the companys postwar history, the number of employees working for stihl gradually increased during the subsequent years. Stihl chainsaw replacement chains for sale in stock ebay. This book focuses on the people who helped bring the worlds first and finest chain saw to professional loggers and the average consumer, especially as the company began marketing its products in earnest in the united.
The saw was electrically powered, and weighed about 64 kg. Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. Discussion in chainsaw started by tamarack56, nov 24, 2017. Hayskill wt194 carburetor w tune up kit air filter for stihl 024 026 ms240 ms260 chainsaw wt1941 tillotson hu6a hs6a carb replace. Stihl was first founded in 1926 by andreas stihl, an innovative man involved in early chainsaw production. Stihl chainsaw years and model history and information. Waynes chainsaw museum the ultimate stihl collection. The stihl 024 is the first chainsaw to be equipped with the automatically triggered quickstop chain brake. The model 023 l from stihl is the quietest petroldriven chainsaw in the world. Get your stihl on with a great selection of caps, shirts, accessories and gifts, stihl outfitters has you covered.
In the following years, andreas stihl regularly launches new models on the market. History of stihl stihl started out as one man with a vision. In 1974, in a rented 20,000squarefoot facility, stihl inc. Here is a quick guide to those features so you can identify the features that better complement your needs. Stihl model numbers are abbreviations for their german names. Stihl, husqvarna, titan, danarm, mcculloch, lombard, remington, comet, solo, dolmar, jobu and so many more. The 024 is part of a next generation of stihl professional saws that sets new benchmarks with an outstanding power to weight ratio, ergonomic design and high safety standards while being easy to use and maintain. The stihl group produced and sold its 40 millionth chainsaw in december 2006. Deviations from the product range and information provided here. The sizes of chains on stihl chainsaws home guides sf gate. In the early 1970s there were few models of stihl chainsaws available, with a. Stihl is a manufacturer that not only produces chainsaws, but also makes all the replacement parts needed for the saw, including chains. Enlarge this product requires a comprehensive personal handover for safe handling and is therefore only available for collection from stihl approved dealers. When andreas stihl developed his first chainsaw in 1926, his aim and.
By the mid1960s, homelite had been firmly established as one of the largest manufacturers of chainsaws. Download of the brochure 90 years stihl read the brochure about 90 years of stihl history. Find information about stihl incorporated such as its history, quality of products. Hi, im primarily a stihl fan, i do like husky and have owned one as well, this site showed me what i needed to. Stihl usa the number one selling brand of chainsaws. Get to know the history of the company and our products. Wayne has collected chain saws since his college days and his museum contains some of the rarest saws, including the stihl model bl chain saw which was built in 1950. Chainsaw secrets the pros wont tell you about youtube. Stihl chainsaw 08 the model 08 is a multipurpose chainsaw that was one of the first to closely resemble todays chainsaws. Parts club replace recoil pull starter for stihl ms170 ms180 ms180c 017 018 chainsaw replace 1 080 2100. And it is the same basic type of chainsaw we use today. Stihl has a full line of hand tools that will help you create the perfect landscape. Historic chainsaw model, type contra stihl gb stihl.
The stihl name soon became popular, and also became synonymous with professional grade chainsaws and soon became the numberone selling chainsaw company in the world, a title that the company retains to this day. In 1946, homelite manufactured its first chainsaw, an electrical model, and in 1949, released another powerequipment innovation in the form of the first chainsaw that featured oneman operation previous saws were generally too large and bulky to be operated by a single individual. Stihl chainsaws selector this tool will help narrow your choices for stihl chainsaws. Hi, im primarily a stihl fan, i do like husky and have owned one as well, this site showed me what i needed to know, but is there another one out there in english. When this saw was being developed, one of the requirements. Founded by andreas stihl in 1926, the company is today represented by its own sales subsidiaries and importers in some 160 countries. The company specializes in forestry equipment and landscape maintenance and has. So begins author david lee in this firstever book on the worldwide history of the chainsaw, an invention that transformed the forest industry and eventually became the indispensable companion of every redblooded country dweller. The meticulous text examines andreas stihls black forest experiments. Use replacement guide bars or saw chains only as listed above or as listed elsewhere. On the occasion of the companys 40th anniversary, stihl presents the oneman chainsaw 040 and a technical sensation. Joined aug 17, 2008 messages 1,506 location nw wisconsin. This book focuses on the people who helped bring the worlds first and finest chain saw to professional loggers and the average consumer, especially as the company began marketing its.
At any time you may start over by selecting the start over button. Based on your answers, a selection of products will appear. With over 300 fullcolour photographs and illustrations combined with an authoritative text from leading experts, it is a cornucopia of nutsandbolts nostalgia as well as a valuable reference. Chainsaws, it turns out, have a curious history and since the 19th century they have taken on many forms. Andreas stihl designed and hand built the first chainsaw in 1926. See more ideas about chainsaw, stihl chainsaw and wood cutter. Embedded within the book is historical information about every significant manufacturer of chainsaws within the relevant chapters that ive outlined above. You can read how the story continued between 1945 and 1970 in. Stihl is a german manufacturer that makes handheld power equipment like trimmers and chainsaws. Chainsaw features when you see stihl chainsaws with letters in the model number, they indicate specific performance features. Stihl has been the worlds biggest selling brand of chainsaw since the early seventies.
Today, 2,100 employees, working in over onemillionsquarefeet of operating space, manufacture millions of powerheads a year on the sprawling 150acre stihl inc. Now with the environmentallyfriendly and economical stihl 2mix engine, easy to operate with combilevel, automatic stihl ematic chain lubrication system for optimum lubrication of the chain. Sun joe sun joe swj803e electric multiangle pole chainsaw. These collectors items will get collectors hearts racing. But there is no correlation between the specs or number. Stihl 3005 000 48 rollomatic e chain saw bar, 16inch.
The history of stihl chain saws is a long and rich one, beginning with an idea that andreas stihl had when he invented the first gasolinepowered chain saw. The stihl liliput, the successor model, comes to market in 1933 and weighs 25 kg. The third generation dr nikolas stihl, the sone of hans peter stihl joins the company that same year. Twelve years after introducing the stihl contra, stihl has become the most widely sold chainsaw brand in the world. Entering production in 1942, it was intended to supplement and replace the earlier mg 34, which was more expensive and. Founding of stihl poland and czech republic stihl expands its international sales organisation by opening new sales companies in the czech republic and poland, where prime minister hanna suchocka attends the grand opening. Chainsaw history basics husqvarna chainsaws powered by our users since 1959 our desire to meet the real demands of forestry professionals has spurred us to create some of the worlds best and most innovative chainsaws. Now, more than 80 years later, the stihl group provides jobs for more than 12,000 people. Stihl chainsaw identification or model numbers worn off started by student again on chainsaws. Stihl quickly adopted the superior chainsaw design created by jonsered, and made even more refinements to it. For your convenience, stihl provides online electronic versions of all of our products instruction manuals for easy reference. The number just stands for what model the saw is, and nothing more. For the first time, the powertoweight ratio has been pushed below the level of 2.
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